Sermons on Behavioral:

Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Resurrected People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2007

The Resurrection of the Dead involves the here and now.

“A Resurrected People” Luke 6:27-38 In her book “The Hiding Place,” Corrie Ten Boom—a Christian woman-- tells about how her family used to hide the Jews from the Nazi’s during the Holocaust. Eventually, Corrie and her family were caught by the Nazi’s for doing this and sent off to one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

40 Days - Lent

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007

A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Following Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007

Christian should understand the real essence of following Christ.

FOLLOWING THE CHRIST Matthew 16:21-28 God did not call us to be saved but to be followers of Christ. Examples: • Simon Peter and Andrew – “follow me” • James and John – “follow me” • Matthew – “follow me” • Rich man – “follow me” What does it mean to follow Christ? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Treasure

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 19, 2007

Do we know what should be our real treasure? When the Word tells us “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” -- should we send our valuables in heaven for safekeeping?

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

N Is For Neighbor Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

a study of the word "neighbor"

Introduction 1. Mr. Rogers is a fixture in most people’s hearts with fond memories from Childhood... The PBS Television show, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood ran for 4 decades and spoke to millions of viewers... Mr Rogers would open the show with a song that he wrote... Sing it with me: Won’t You Be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Nazarene

X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Deal With A Controversial Passage Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Working your way through a controversial passage that’s dividing the ranks can at times be no small challenge. When reading the New Testament it doesn’t take long to find some examples of these kinds of controversies and their adverse impact. Paul gives

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #3 July 22-23, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne How To Deal With A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Step By Step

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon preached to the staff of a Bible camp preparing for their summer ministry

(Walk back and forth) We do it everyday… we do it while doing many other things like talking on our cell phone, reading a book, talking and laughing, looking at the stars, holding hands with someone, etc. I am doing it right now! What am I doing? (WALKING!) Webster defines walk as: to proceed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5, Ephesians 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Mans Walk Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 6 of 8

(Galatians 6:1-5) The Spiritual Man’s Walk The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Three: Was Jesus Married?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006

This message deals with the Da Vinci Code’s lies about Jesus being married to Mary Magdalene and having fathered a child with her.

DAN BROWN’S CLAIMS: “Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. They had a child. After Jesus’ death, Mary fled to France. Today, there are physical descendants of Jesus’ bloodline.” - The Da Vinci Code makes some wild assertions here. Brown claims that after Jesus’ death Mary fled to France in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Cut Above---Reaching For A Higher Plane

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2006

We cannot afford to accept status quo as a norm. Those people that say it cannot be done will watch others pass them doing God’s work. Let us find MORE!

A CUT ABOVE --- REACHING FOR A HIGHER PLANE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS STATUS QUO? A. Existing state of affairs. Are we happy staying the same old way? B. WHAT IS THE NORM FOR US? AN AUTHORITATIVE STANDARD. A MODEL. Binding guide to control or regulate acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:4-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Real Tragedy

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Here is a sad story of a man who was truly blessed by God

INTRO: Remember the sermon last week, "The Tale of Two Families." One family, Obed-Edom, was blessed by God while the other family, Ahab-Jezebel, was cursed by God. Well, today I want us to take a look at a family who was blessed by God but who walked away from that blessing into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Unpreparedness

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 9, 2006

Jesus is coming soon. Are you prepared for His coming?

SPIRITUAL UNPREPAREDNESS Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: ILL- In April, 1988 a cameraman who was also a skydiver jumped from a plane along with several others & filmed them as they individually jumped out of the plane. After the final skydiver opened his chute something tragic happened. The cameraman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Traditions That Define The Family

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 1, 2006

A sermon for Proper 17, year B. The commandment of God verus human tradition

13th Sunday after Pentecost (PR. 17) September 3, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word for our lives, that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran